A MAN who stole a bike from a teen in Christchurch reportedly brandished a knife when confronted.

Dorset Police said a silvery grey Boardman MTR 8.6 full-suspension mountain bike was stolen outside the Home Bargains store on Bailey Drive at around 4.40pm on June 9.

The victim, a teenager, followed and confronted the suspect, but the thief brandished a small knife.

PC India Russell, of Dorset Police, said: “As part of my enquiries I have obtained a CCTV image of the suspect.

“I am appealing to anyone with information about his identity to please contact us.”

Anyone who can help is asked to contact Dorset Police on 101 using reference number 55250082442 or to make a report via www.dorset.police.uk

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